Due to varying weather conditions,
no ink pad is included in the cache. The stamp is with the logbook.
Please bring your own ink pad. The usual type of geocaching trade
items are included in the cache.
Disclaimer
This is a nonprofit activity meant to
add further enjoyment to a beloved St. Paul, Minnesota hobby and
tradition. The clues are the real focus of this puzzle and without
them there's really no point in pursuing all else that follows. The
clues belong to the Pioneer Press. I don't want to be shut
down for republishing them. In no way am I trying to steal for
personal gain. I just want to help spread the love. Detailed info:
Cooler
Crew
Used with permission from the webmaster @ the Cooler Crew website
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Clue 1
Published on Jan. 31, 1954
Hidden in Boreas' Rollicking Realm,
Lies his treasure chest.
A road's nearby and if you're sly,
These clues will solve your quest.
Clue 2
Published on Feb. 1, 1954
Boreas' treasure's in Ramsey County.
Will you be the one to find his bounty?
And if you really want it all,
Confine your search just to St. Paul.
Clue 3
Published on Feb. 1, 1954
Safety first has been our rule
Ever since we went to school;
Don't risk your neck in dangerous pursuit,
For even a child could find this loot.
Clue 4
Published on Feb. 2, 1954
Don't trespass on your neighbors lawn,
It's not private property the treasure's on.
But you can see a river or a lake,
And that, my friends, is the route to take.
Clue 5
Published on Feb. 2, 1954
Less than fifty yards from the nearest road,
Will lead you to the treasure load.
Add up these clues, day by day,
For a thousand dollars you may take away.
Clue 6
Published on Feb. 3, 1954
Boreas' loot is hid near trees.
To guard it 'gainst Vulcan's thieves;
Underbrush lies here and there,
We hope you find the treasure's lair.
Clue 7
Published on Feb. 3, 1954
From the treasure's site you can see,
The father of Waters—the Mississippi.
Join in the spirit of Carnival fun,
Seek your fortune that's under the sun.
Clue 8
Published on Feb. 4, 1954
From the spot, there's in your view,
An elongated object for a clue;
And if it's clear, there can be seen,
What one could call a structure of green.
Clue 9
Published on Feb. 4, 1954
The spirit of Florence, not too far away,
Was born in conflict, another day;
And if you need another clue,
Part of a tower's in your view
Clue 10
At least three miles and perhaps more for measure,
From the Pioneer Press lies the Carnival treasure.
And if you really want a clue,
The river's between a smokestack and you.
Clue 11
Though signs say "No Dumping" without a fine,
Tin cans lie nearby to reflect the sunshine.
And if you manage to find this spot,
Take care, my friend, you're really hot.
Clue 12
In the base of a tree, among the root,
Is where we've hid King Boreas' loot.
The opening is covered with dirt and moss;
Throw it away with a mighty toss.
Clue 13
And here is the final clue,
Telling you exactly what to do;
Go south on Mississippi Boulevard, beyond Ford's plant,
Turn right down a road that has a slant;
Again to the right at the first ingress,
Then follow the road to the treasure chest.
We've had fun, we must confess,
Good hunting from the Dispatch-Pioneer Press.
Cooler Crew Cachers feel strongly that winters are here to
stay in Minnesota. We feel that the citizens of Saint Paul and
neighboring communities should take advantage of this situation by
participating in the winter activities that are available in our
communities. Rather than hide from winter, people should go out and
have fun in it. We encourage everyone to live by the
Cooler Crew Cachers credo:
DON'T
HIBERNATE...CELEBRATE